Explore every episode of the podcast Wise Men Say
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| MONDAY SHOW | Bit of Arsenal, Bit of Europa League | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:31:36 | |
Stephen, Gareth and Jordan look back to a frustrating defeat to Arsenal. Le Fee's penalty would've had us in a really strong position against a good team. Still played well though, and there's the small thing of playing in Europe this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EUROPA PREVIEW | AZ ALKMAAR (H) | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:13:32 | |
Richard is joined by Dutch football expert Michael Statham to talk about Sunderland's opening Europa League fixture at home to early Eredivisie pacesetters AZ Alkmaar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| REACTION | SUNDERLAND 0-2 ARSENAL | 12 Sep 2026 | 00:14:12 | |
Eleanor and Richard to react to our home defeat to Arsenal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PREVIEW | ARSENAL (H) | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:43:28 | |
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay and Jon Ellenor as the lads look back on the Carabao Cup victory against Hull City, the return of Chemsdine Talbi, and then preview Arsenal's visit to Sunderland on Saturday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PREVIEW | Arsenal perspective from Jordan Jarrett-Bryan | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:22:48 | |
Richard Easterbrook speaks to journalist and Arsenal supporter Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to get a Gunners perspective ahead of Saturday's encounter at the Stadium of Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MONDAY SHOW | A Point That Should be Three | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:40:13 | |
Stephen and Gareth chat about Sunderland's draw at Brentford. A good result but frustrating the performance didn't bring the win. Chat on the rest of the league and there's a false Danny Graham memory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PREVIEW | BRENTFORD (A) | 03 Sep 2026 | 01:01:28 | |
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Gareth Barker and Jimmy Reay to look ahead to Sunderland's trip down to London to face Brentford at the end of what has been a very busy week on Wearside. The lads also discuss the closure of the transfer window, the recently-announced Europa League squad, the future of Chemsdine Talbi and if any of the new players will feature at the Gtech Stadium at the weekend. There's also Brentford perspective from Dave Lane, of the Beesotted Brentford podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MONDAY SHOW | 3 Needed Points | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:31:26 | |
Stephen, Mick and Jordan talk more about the much needed 1-0 win against Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| REACTION | Sunderland 1-0 Fulham | 30 Aug 2026 | 00:23:40 | |
Sunderland beat Fulham 1-0. Hear some people talk about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| REACTION | EUROPA LEAGUE DRAW | 28 Aug 2026 | 00:28:32 | |
Stephen and Gareth are joined by Rory Fallow to discuss Sunderland's first ever Europa League draw. Milan away, did you say? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PREVIEW SHOW | Sunderland v Fulham with Phil Smith | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:27:26 | |
After a disappointing loss to Ipswich, it's Fulham up next for Sunderland. Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo joins Stephen and Eleanor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MONDAY SHOW | IPSWICH 2-1 SUNDERLAND | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:36:12 | |
The 2026-27 season began with a 2-1 defeat at Portman Road, with Jack Clarke scoring against his former side to seal victory for Ipswich. Gareth Barker and Eleanor McCabe reflect on the result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| OPPOSITION FAN BONANZA | PART 2 | 20 Aug 2026 | 01:13:41 | |
The second part of our wass season preview is here, where we get the perspective from a fan of every other team in the league. Part 2 is teams F-T. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| OPPOSITION FAN BONANZA | PART 1 | 20 Aug 2026 | 01:18:01 | |
We grab 5-7 minutes with fans of every Premier League Team this season so you can get insight into how everyone is feeling going into the season. Teams A-E make up Part One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PREVIEW | IPSWICH TOWN (A) | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:56:04 | |
The 2026-27 season is about to begin, and we're back to preview Sunderland's opening-day trip to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town. Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Eleanor McCabe as they discuss where the priorities lie this season, how Ipswich Town have strengthened this summer and lots of chat about Ally McCoist, a Turkish restaurant in Ipswich and Robert Duvall. Some, all, or none of those subjects may be linked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Matt Keeling's Book and More Pre-Season Stuff with Rory Fallow | 14 Aug 2026 | 00:22:35 | |
Stephen, Matt and Rory had a char after Matt's book launch, on a lovely day, having a beer at Fausto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MONDAY SHOW | Pre Season Thoughts and Favourite Ever Summer Signings | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:49:03 | |
Stephen is joined by Mick and Jordan as they discuss the summer signings they have been most excited about over the years. They look back at the win at Lens and discuss other bits and bobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pre Season, Kits and Transfers (ft. Nonsense) | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:40:23 | |
Gareth and Richard catch up to plug the gap of relative football nothingess. There is pre season chat, kit conversation and just general SAFC (or otherwise) related stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Nashville Diaries - Part Two - FT. Match Reaction and Neil from TAW | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:20:34 | |
Stephen Goldsmith's Nashville adventure continues. Stephen chats with fans after Sunderland's 4-2 defeat to Liverpool and catches up with Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Nashville Diaries - Part One - FT. Kevin Ball and Kevin Phillips | 26 Jul 2026 | 00:22:58 | |
Stephen Goldsmith is in Nashville to see Sunderland take on Liverpool! He catches up with a number of Sunderland fans as well as club legends Kevin Ball and Kevin Phillips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Memberships, Transfer Targets and Argentina in the semis | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:37:58 | |
Stephen Goldsmith and Richard Easterbrook bring you another close season chat as they discuss the new Sunderland AFC membership tier and what it could mean for supporters; we briefly discuss a transfer target of the club; then take a look at England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Lack of Transfers, Finn and England in the WC | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:32:52 | |
Stephen and Rick have a quick discussion on the lack of transfers (wouldn't be a long one would it). Also, promising youngster and Mackem Armenian, Finn Geragusian signs a new deal. Then it's onto England's win in Mexico and a bit of what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sunlun Players Smashing the WC, Pink Kits and England | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:36:26 | |
Stephen and Jonathan catch up to talk Sunderland, not that there's a lot to catch up on. Pink kits will always divide people. But aren't the lads smashing it over in the World Cup? They discuss that and a little bit about England (and Scotland). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Two Years Of Regis Le Bris... | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:28:31 | |
As Sunderland AFC marks two years since appointing Regis Le Bris as head coach, we take a look back at that week in 2024, how we, a French football expert and fans of Le Bris' previous club Lorient reacted to that latest managerial appointment - and what the man himself had to say. Fair to say some of the opinions have aged terribly, but some have aged like a fine wine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| FIXTURES REACTION | W/Kevin Ball | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:19:27 | |
Stephen and Rick are at the Fixtures Breakfast at the Beacon of Light, home of the wonderful Foundation of Light. They bring you their instant reaction to the fixtures and catch Kevin Ball, along with Foundation COO, Jamie Wright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is anyone up for the World Cup? | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:30:29 | |
As World Cup fever sweeps the globe, we've swapped club for country and talk about the three-country jamboree currently taking place over the pond. Stephen and Rick are joined by Dawson Pies for an American perspective, while there's loads of stuff about first tournaments, a potential opportunity to right some historic wrongs at the Azteca Stadium and what we've all made of the tournament thus far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Chris Hughes: Massive Lads Fan | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:30:11 | |
Stephen and Rick met Chris when they did that YouTube thing in London. The former Love Islander is always spotted watching the lads and as you'll find out, he's done the hard yards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Look At Sunderland's Finances W/Chris Weatherspoon | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:51:14 | |
Chris Weatherspoon... sorry that's The Athletic's finance writer, Chris Weatherspoon is back and we're finally letting him do a full pod on the finances. What does the 7th placed finish and European football mean for the books? Do we have to sell? Lots to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PART TWO - 25/26 Observations, Thoughts and Reflections | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:39:42 | |
Stephen, Richard and Eleanor are back to talk over some more thoughts from over the last season, including some listener observations. That's all from us for the 2025/26 season, we'll be back at some point over the summer. Keep checking out our Patreon feed for some extra bonus content - see you next season! Thanks for all your support on what has been a quite incredible year supporting Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PART ONE - 25/26 Observations, Thoughts and Reflections | 28 May 2026 | 00:37:36 | |
Stephen, Rick and Eleanor have a nice chat about some of the things they've reflected on throughout the course of the season. There'll be another part next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MONDAY (TUESDAY) SHOW: EUROPE, I SAY, OLE OLE! | 26 May 2026 | 00:30:58 | |
Stephen and Gareth are back (we'd say for the last time this season but who knows while we're still in this bubble) and they round off that weekend. How has it got this and how nice it that to be framed in a positive way? Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo joins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EXTRA REACTION | SUNDERLAND IN THE EUROPA LEAGUE | 25 May 2026 | 00:41:40 | |
Eleanor McCabe is joined by Jimmy Reay, Rory Fallow and Michael Hamflett as we celebrate Sunderland finishing seventh in the Premier League to secure Europa League qualification! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| REACTION | SUNDERLAND 2-1 CHELSEA | 24 May 2026 | 00:15:18 | |
Eleanor, Richard and Micky react as Sunderland achieve qualification for the Europa League with a 2-1 win over ten-man Chelsea at the Stadium of Light! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| FINAL PREVIEW: LET'S GO FOR EUROPE! | 20 May 2026 | 00:42:01 | |
Rick and Stephen are joined by Lee Howey to discuss this massive game. Let's do it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MONDAY SHOW: Dreams of Europe and Spider Man Masks | 18 May 2026 | 00:33:41 | |
Well, well, a game away from Europe if results fall right. Stephen and Gareth talk more about the win at Everton and whether Europe is a possibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| REACTION | EVERTON 1-3 SUNDERLAND | 17 May 2026 | 00:12:09 | |
Eleanor McCabe and Jimmy Reay react as Sunderland take a huge step towards European qualification with a 3-1 win at Everton! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MONDAY SHOW | SUNDERLAND 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED | 11 May 2026 | 00:34:09 | |
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker reflect further on the goalless draw between Sunderland and Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| REACTION | SUNDERLAND 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED | 09 May 2026 | 00:17:28 | |
Eleanor McCabe and Richard Easterbrook discuss the goalless draw between Sunderland and Manchester United! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PREVIEW | MANCHESTER UNITED (H) | 08 May 2026 | 00:40:41 | |
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Jon Ellenor as Sunderland host Manchester United at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League this weekend. There's also a trip back in time to a historical match between this weekend's opponents, while we field your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| WMS SPECIAL: A Month of May | 06 May 2026 | 00:37:22 | |
Relive the glorious month of May 2025 through the words of WMS pods. Coventry arrogance, Hjelde's can heist, Trafalgar Square antics, it's all here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MONDAY (SUNDAY) SHOW | Hair Pulling & Hostile Towns | 03 May 2026 | 00:47:25 | |
Who'd have thought a draw at an already relegated side would throw up so many talking points? Treacherous journeys, home fans-only pubs and a debatable red card. Few involved in this one, Stephen, Eleanor, Mick and Lambo. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PREVIEW | WOLVES (A) | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:34:11 | |
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay and Jon Ellenor as we look forward to the third instalment of the Midlands Trilogy that has so far seen Sunderland lose twice, conceding nine goals in the process. Can they end that run at Molineux? There's also a trip back in time to a previous trip to Wolves, and we make those all-important predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MONDAY SHOW | W/Phil Smith - Forest Collapse and Your Questions | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:42:40 | |
Phil Smith joins us to put the Forest debacle in the bin. Let's try not to let it distract us from what's been a great season. Then we answer some of your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| REACTION | SUNDERLAND 0-5 NOTT'M FOREST | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:30:49 | |
Eleanor McCabe and Richard Easterbrook react as Sunderland suffer their heaviest home defeat in Premier League history as Nottingham Forest take a huge step towards safety with a 5-0 win on Wearside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PREVIEW | NOTT'M FOREST (H) | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:56:25 | |
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay and Jonathan Ellenor as we look forward to Sunderland's Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest at the Stadium of Light on Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MONDAY SHOW | ASTON VILLA 4-3 SUNDERLAND | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:33:23 | |
Stephen and Gareth reflect on a Premier League classic that went the way of Aston Villa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PREVIEW | ASTON VILLA (A) | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:36:04 | |
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay and Jonathan Ellenor to look ahead to Sunderland's trip to Aston Villa on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MONDAY SHOW | More on Sunderland Beating Spurs | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:40:27 | |
Stephen and Gareth return to talk about another Premier League win for Sunderland. Spurs are in all sorts of trouble, how is it to be on the other end of this? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| REACTION | SUNDERLAND 1-0 TOTTENHAM | 12 Apr 2026 | 00:14:04 | |
Eleanor McCabe brings you all of the reaction from the Stadium of Light, joined by Micky Lough and Richard Easterbrook as Sunderland see off Tottenham with a 1-0 victory to send them 10th in the Premier League table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PREVIEW | SPURS (H) | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:54:08 | |
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith as we look ahead to Sunderland's home encounter against relegation-threatened Tottenham at the Stadium of Light. We get the latest Spurs news from journalist and broadcaster Kate Mason and there's a trip back in time to a classic outing against Sunday's visitors! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||